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Africa & Africans
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written by Philip D. Curtin, 1922-2009 and Paul Bohannan (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1995, originally published 1964), 316 page(s)
written by Philip D. Curtin, 1922-2009 and Paul Bohannan (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1995, originally published 1964), 316 page(s)
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Quest For The Holy Grail
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produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of...
produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
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Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea
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written by Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942 (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1984, originally published 1922), 620 page(s)
written by Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942 (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1984, originally published 1922), 620 page(s)
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Connecting Traditions, The Spirit of the Rice Field (Japan)
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directed by Alexandre Mostras, 1970-; produced by Marie Drogue, Ma Drogue A Moi, in Connecting Traditions (Paris, Ile-de-France: ZED (Film production), 2013), 51 mins
All around the world, mankind perpetuates traditions, passing down skills and a way of life to future generations. Whether this involves rituals or mastery of techniques, handing down customs is a way of reinforcing the identity and singularity of a group of individuals in keeping with their lifestyle and their en...
directed by Alexandre Mostras, 1970-; produced by Marie Drogue, Ma Drogue A Moi, in Connecting Traditions (Paris, Ile-de-France: ZED (Film production), 2013), 51 mins
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Contemporary Cultures and Societies of Latin America: A Reader in the Social Anthropology of Middle and South America
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written by Dwight B. Heath (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 2002, originally published 1965), 540 page(s)
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Body and Emotion: The Aesthetics of Illness and Healing in the Nepal Himalayas
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written by Robert R. Desiarlais, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992, originally published 1992), 319 page(s)
written by Robert R. Desiarlais, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992, originally published 1992), 319 page(s)
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Fire In My Bones: Transcendence and the Holy Spirit in African American Gospel
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written by Glenn Hinson, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2000, originally published 2000), 418 page(s)
written by Glenn Hinson, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2000, originally published 2000), 418 page(s)
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The Righting of Passage: Perceptions of Change After Modernity
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written by A. David Napier, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004, originally published 2004), 145 page(s)
written by A. David Napier, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004, originally published 2004), 145 page(s)
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The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomblé
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written by Jim Wafer, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991, originally published 1991), 237 page(s)
written by Jim Wafer, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991, originally published 1991), 237 page(s)
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The Cross and the Bodhi Tree: Two Christian Encounters With Buddhism
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written by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis and Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 43 mins
This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosem...
written by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis and Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 43 mins
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